Capacity of Texas, Inc. Launching Vast Power Source Options

LONGVIEW, Texas, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Capacity of Texas, Inc. announces the availability of a full line of 'Green' and Diesel Power Solutions for its Terminal Tractor line continuing Capacity's dedication to Environmental Stewardship. Capacity is the only manufacturer to offer alternative fuel solutions which include both LNG and CNG, built on the Cummins ISLG platform. In 2009 Capacity introduced the world's first true electric hybrid, PHETT® (Pluggable Hybrid Electric Terminal Tractor).  The PHETT® is in full production and being delivered to numerous customers and is the latest evolution of innovative hybrid technology to reduce fuel consumption and carbon footprint. To continue Capacity's leadership in Green Technology, the world's first hydrogen cell fuel terminal truck, ZETT™ (Zero Emission Terminal Truck) will be available in late 2010. The ZETT™ will operate for a minimum of 16 hours before taking 15 minutes to refuel with hydrogen.  Capacity's research and development efforts continue with the late 2010 scheduled launch of a V-10 gasoline engine and in 2011 Capacity will introduce methanol technology as an alternative power option. In 2010 Capacity's Heavy Duty on Highway engine options will offer a Cummins SCR (selective catalyst reduction) and the Navistar MaxxForce advanced EGR.  Capacity is the only manufacturer to offer both options to customers.

"As a leader in the terminal tractor industry, we are proud to offer these new and environmentally conscious power options. These technologies will allow our customers the ability to choose what power source works best within their respective applications and compliment our diesel line. These power options enhance our strategy of continuous improvement in our product offering including improved ergonomics, maintenance ease and service-support to maintain optimal uptime.  Capacity of Texas is dedicated to the strategic partnerships with our customers and these power options will improve the experience in working with Capacity," stated Phillip Ford, President of Capacity of Texas.  

Capacity of Texas, Inc., has been serving the terminal tractor industry for over 39 years under the Trailer Jockey® brand. Capacity manufactures the Trailer Jockey® completely in-house and is solely focused on the manufacture and support of this product. Located in Longview, Texas, Capacity is a wholly owned subsidiary of Collins Industries, Inc., and is the largest American owned manufacturer of terminal tractors in North America, offering a full product line of terminal trucks used throughout the world. Capacity distributes products through a national and international authorized representative network. For a current listing of Capacity products and authorized representatives, visit www.capacitytexas.com.

Collins Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of BNS Holding, Inc., is also a leading manufacturer of ambulances (including medical attack vehicles, rescue vehicles and fire emergency vehicles), North America's largest producer of Type "A" small school buses, and a leader in the road construction and industrial sweeper markets.  Since 1971, Collins Industries, Inc. has grown to approximately 900 employees in three plants comprising over eight-hundred thousand combined square feet of manufacturing space.  Collins Industries, Inc. sells its products throughout North America and abroad.

SOURCE Capacity of Texas, Inc.